Seasonal Heavy Equipment Operator – Class 1/3 Driver

Dawson Group; Tatlayoko Lake; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Medical benefits

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Dawson Group’s Dawson Road Maintenance is seeking Seasonal Operators with a Class 1 or 3 license to navigate frozen roads, clear snow and ice, and perform duties to keep our roadways safe for travelers.

This temporary, full-time role reports to the Road Foreperson and covers Williams Lake, Likely, Horsefly, Alexis Creek, Tatla Lake, Anahim Lake, Bella Coola and surrounding areas in B.C.; travel within the province may be required, and this is not a fly-in fly-out position.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of road maintenance and/or construction experience.
• Valid Class 1 preferred, or 3 Driver's license is required.
• Two years commercial driving experience is an asset.
• Experience in snow removal is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of road construction materials, road construction processes and industry requirements.
• Heavy Equipment Operating Certificate an asset.
• Able to manage electronic reporting using tablets.
• Minor equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety of self and others in all aspects of the job.
• Collaborate with team to successfully complete tasks and keep roads and service area safe and clean.
• Ability to perform unskilled manual work requiring physical effort.
• Operate heavy equipment in all weather conditions on public roadways in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Follow direction of the Supervisor regarding daily production schedule and activities.
• Maintain a daily activity log of work in progress and completion status.
• Maintain proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment.
• Complete all work reports and maintenance logs.

Skills

Road maintenance experience

Construction experience

Commercial driving experience

Snow removal experience

Tablets reporting

Equipment maintenance

Education

Heavy Equipment Operating Certificate

Class 1 License

Job description

Dawson Group’s Dawson Road Maintenance is seeking Seasonal Operators with a Class 1 or 3 license to navigate frozen roads, clear snow and ice, and perform duties to keep our roadways safe for travelers.

This temporary, full-time role reports to the Road Foreperson and covers Williams Lake, Likely, Horsefly, Alexis Creek, Tatla Lake, Anahim Lake, Bella Coola and surrounding areas in B.C.; travel within the province may be required, and this is not a fly-in fly-out position.